US Bridges

Gillett Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · 1.4MI E JCT Barge C + 259 · Structure no. 000000004443140

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,654
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillett Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai is a steel truss - thru carrying Gillett Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 116 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,654 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,726 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGillett Road
CrossesErie Canal Heritage Trai
Location1.4MI E JCT Barge C + 259
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1907, -77.77358
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,654 (2020)
Projected traffic2,726 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gillett Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Gillett Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Gillett Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai carry?

About 2,654 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gillett Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gillett Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.